Chula Vista, CA
Businesses in California For Sale
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Turnkey/Established Barbershop for Sale
High-Visibility Liquor Store - Busy Location With Huge Potential
Pico Rivera, CA
Architecture, Engineering and Development Firm
San Diego County, CA
$200,000+ net income, Liquor store and Pizza
Alameda County, CA
Premier Restaurant Location with ABC License | Bring Your Concept
San Diego County, CA
Highly Profitable 4-Location Tanning Franchise | Absentee Ownership
Santa Rosa, CA
Scalable, Data-Rich, Event-Driven Saas Platform
California
Sinclair Gas Station with Market & QSR & Real Property
Sierra Madre, CA
ARCO Branded Gas Station with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
2 Medical Practices - Outpatient Surgery Center and GI Practice
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kings County, CA
Ultra High End Architectural Sheet Metal Contractor
Los Angeles County, CA
Indian Grocery Store for Sale – Prime Newark, CA Location
Newark, CA
Hawaiian Fusian Restaurant
Burbank, CA
Rare Opportunity: Established Taproom & Gastropub – Seller Financing
Sacramento, CA
Men’s Women’s Clothing Manufacturing Business For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Pump/Well Driling Company - Servicing Domestic, Ag, and Municpalities
Fresno County, CA
Shawn Poiley
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
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Attractive Restaurant/Full Bar in the Heart of Downtown San Carlos
San Carlos, CA
Counseling Practice | $410K Revenue | $115K+ Owner Benefit
Ventura, CA
Tire Shop in Prime Central OC-Established 27 Yrs
Orange County, CA
Established and profitable Nail Salon
Laguna Niguel, CA
Fully Equipped Restaurant w/ Patio & Living Quarters
Lake Elsinore, CA
Healthy Bowl Style Restaurant / Poke Restaurant Style Concept
Norwalk, CA
Entertainment & Recreation Businesses for Sale
Yolo County, CA
$200,000+ net income, Liquor store and Pizza With the Real Property
Alameda County, CA
Established Azusa Laundromat – Freestanding Location, Growth Potential
Azusa, CA
$200K+ Net Liquor Store | $5K Rent + Seller Finance | Absentee-Owned
Sonoma County, CA
Rare Fully Absentee Drive-Thru Jamba Juice + Auntie Anne’s Co-Brand
Contra Costa County, CA
Turnkey Hot Pot Restaurant- Unbeatable Location in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
Full service restaurant in Danville for sale
Danville, CA
Highly Profitable 15-Year CNC Shop with Aerospace Focus
Los Angeles County, CA
Paradise Found – Santa Barbara’s 40-Year Metaphysical Bookstore
Santa Barbara, CA
Established Dental Lab for Sale - 20+ Years, Loyal Client Base
Sacramento County, CA
Prime Convenience Store Opportunity with Beer/Wine in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
Profitable Moving & Storage Company w/ Long-Term Client Contracts
Sonoma County, CA
Price Reduced. #1 Yelp Rated Recovery Studio. San Diego. $92k Profit.
San Diego, CA
General mechanic shop.
Covina, CA
$49,000 Mediterranean Deli
Monterey, CA
Snack & Beverage Wholesale in Central Valley
California
Round Table - California
Monterey County, CA
Florist – Profitable, Established High-Volume
Ventura County, CA
Trophy Location - Italian Dining, Full Liquor Bar
Redondo Beach, CA
Flooring Retail & Installation Business – 23+ Years
Palmdale, CA
Highly Scalable Government Contracting Plumbing Business
Temecula, CA
Unique PreSchool with Real Estate, SBA Qualified
Alameda County, CA
Cameron Irons
SVN | VANGUARD
Serving Orange County, CA
SVN Vanguard Business and Real Este Brokers represents businesses in their journey to buy and sell businesses and property in different industries organized by teams. SVN Auto is the only national automotive business and real estate broker with over 200 offices across the US. SVN Auto teams with the local offices within the SVN family to provide specialized automotive real estate and business sales as well as leasing, mergers and acquisitions for larger firms and NNN property investments in the automotive industry. Our SVN offices across the US provide real estate sales and leasing in all asset types, but SVN Auto is automotive only.
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Dominant tuxedo sales and rental store in the market
Santa Clara County, CA
Property Damage/Restoration Company
San Rafael, CA
Chevron Gas Station/Extra Mile Store & Real Estate for Sale
Oxnard, CA
Asian Fusion Quick Service Restaurant
Huntington Beach, CA
Franchise Fast Food Restaurant with Beer & Wine, Patio, & great sales
Carson, CA
Gas Station, C Store with Real Estate
Kern County, CA
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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